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Conciliation and interim relief

Finin2min operating guidance linked to the Act, Rules and current official implementation material.

Authors: Nikhil Gupta & Kajri SinghData reviewed on 17 July 2026

Conciliation

It is available before inquiry only at the aggrieved woman's request. The Committee cannot pressure settlement and cannot use monetary settlement as its basis. Record the terms, provide copies and monitor implementation.

Interim relief

On written request, the Committee may recommend transfer of either party, leave up to three months in addition to ordinary leave, prescribed reporting-line or academic-supervision restrictions, and other prescribed relief. Use the least prejudicial measure that protects process integrity and workplace safety.

Non-retaliation

Although the Act's text is framed through specific duties and relief, employers should actively monitor retaliation, adverse evaluation, isolation, witness pressure and confidentiality breaches as workplace-safety and process risks.

Primary provisions

Use the section and rule repository and the source register. Apply State rules, service rules and current forum details before acting.